EFL Cup

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League Cup | Semi-finals

Jan 8, 2014 at 7.45pm UK

Man City Manchester City
6-0
West Ham West Ham United

Negredo (12', 26', 49'), Toure (40'), Dzeko (60', 89')

FT(HT: 3-0)

Half-Time Report: Manchester City coasting at the Etihad Stadium

By Michael Penkman, Reporter | 08 January 2014

A double from Alvaro Negredo and another from Yaya Toure sees Manchester City take a 3-0 lead into half time against West Ham United.

Manchester City have opened up a three-goal lead over West Ham United at half time in their League Cup semi-final first-leg clash at the Etihad Stadium.

Alvaro Negredo of Manchester City celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Capital One Cup Semi-Final first leg match between against West Ham United on January 8, 2014 © Getty Images

City opened the scoring in the 12th minute through Alvaro Negredo, who volleyed home from Yaya Toure's long ball over the top of the Hammers defence.

The Spaniard made it 2-0 in the 26th minute, this time firing into the top corner after being supplied by Edin Dzeko.

Toure completed the first-half scoring when he was allowed to venture into the final third unchallenged and sweep past Adrian with his right foot.

Mohamed Diame had the visitors' first effort on target in first-half injury time, although Costel Pantilimon was right behind it as it swerved towards him.

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